North Wales is a great place for a holiday with more than enough to visit and things to do.  There is so much to do all the family will stay happy whatever their tastes and interests.

The Ten most Popular Attractions in North Wales:

Click here to see the ten most popular attractions in North Wales and get a flavour of what North Wales has to offer.

North Wales History

Castles
North Wales is ‘castle heaven’ with Conwy Castle, Caernarfon Castle and a host of ‘minor castles’ within driving distance

Stately Homes
Plas Newydd home to the Marquess of Anglesey, with spectacular views of Snowdonia, and strong links with the painter Rex Whistler

Railways
Take a trip on one of Wales’ great little narrow gauge railways (click here for more info) or even a trip by train up Wales’ highest mountain (click here for more info)

Local Attractions

Bodnant Gardens
Spectacular National Trust Gardens, rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias all out do each other with a riot of colour, all to be upstaged by the laburnum arch in early summer.
Swallow Falls
A very pleasant afternoon stroll
Slate Quarry: Find out how life used to be, and how the world renowned Welsh slate was quarried
Visit the power station built in to a mountain in Llanberis

For the Energetic

Walking
To fit every taste and experience Walk out of the Inn door and up on to the hills.  Take a gentle walk and finish at one of North Wales many other excellent Inns.  Take a trip up Wales’s highest mountain Snowdon. For more information see our page on walking in Wales.

Climbing
Climbing of every standard, you can arrange lessons if you have never climbed before or repeat the hardest climbs of the day put up by Jo Brown and Chris Bonnington in the 60s.

Mountain Biking
The Gwydyr Forest, less than 10 miles away, provides some of the best mountain biking in the UK.

Golf Try out one of North Wales many golf clubs
Shopping Or just amble around the many gift shops of Betws y Coed

For the Children

Tobogganing in Llandudno, or try snowboarding or dry slope skiing
Cinema There is a large multiplex cinema in Llandudno Junction
Swimming Enjoy the indoor surf at Rhyl Suncentre
Beaches North Wales has a host of fantastic sandy beaches and coves
Tree Top Adventure Tree Top Adventure’s thrilling high ropes course. An adventurous journey, deep in the forest of Betws-y-Coed, high in the tree tops. Experience our Tree Top Trail today!
Welsh Mountain Zoo